U.S. markets surge, Dow Jones jumps 404 points

U.S. markets surge, Dow Jones jumps 404 points

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks surged on Thursday, with Wall Street's major indexes climbing nearly 1 percent as investor optimism...

Job board pioneers CareerBuilder, Monster face bankruptcy

Job board pioneers CareerBuilder, Monster face bankruptcy

NEW YORK, U.S.: Two giants of the early internet job search era—CareerBuilder and Monster—have formally filed for bankruptcy protection,...

Amazon still trails UK grocers on fair supplier treatment

Amazon still trails UK grocers on fair supplier treatment

LONDON, U.K.: Amazon has once again been rated the worst major UK grocery retailer by its suppliers when it comes to following fair...

How Chinese vapes reach US stores despite import restrictions

How Chinese vapes reach US stores despite import restrictions

LONDON/NEW YORK/CHICAGO: In suburban Chicago, just 15 minutes from O'Hare International Airport, a small customs brokerage quietly...

Wall Street trades sideway as Mideast tensions subside

Wall Street trades sideway as Mideast tensions subside

NEW YORK, New York, - U.S. stocks were split, but little moved Wednesday after a positive start to the week heralded by a two-day rally....

Tesla robotaxi trials begin in Austin

Tesla robotaxi trials begin in Austin

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Elon Musk is taking a big step toward making his long-promised robotaxi dream a reality. Over the weekend,...

Toyota hikes US auto prices, says move is not tariff-driven

Toyota hikes US auto prices, says move is not tariff-driven

PLANO, Texas: Toyota Motor will raise prices across a range of vehicles in the United States starting next month, the Japanese automaker...

Tariffs, inflation raise stagflation risk as Fed eyes next move

Tariffs, inflation raise stagflation risk as Fed eyes next move

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. business activity showed signs of softening in June while inflationary pressures continued to build, driven...

U.S. stocks extend rally as Israel and Iran make peace

U.S. stocks extend rally as Israel and Iran make peace

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stock markest closed sharply higher on Tuesday as a truce entered into between Irsael and Iran after 12 days...

Meta unveils Oakley AI glasses as next step in wearable tech push

Meta unveils Oakley AI glasses as next step in wearable tech push

MENLO PARK, California: Meta is taking another swing at smart eyewear—this time with a sporty edge. The company announced a new partnership...

Markets rally on hopes Iran won’t disrupt oil flow

Markets rally on hopes Iran won’t disrupt oil flow

NEW YORK CITY, New York: U.S. stocks went up and oil prices fell this week as investors hoped that Iran would not block the global...

Water guns become symbol of anti-tourism anger in Barcelona

Water guns become symbol of anti-tourism anger in Barcelona

BARCELONA, Spain: Residents of Barcelona have devised a novel way to protest the presence of tourists in their city. Using a cheap...

Bird flu plan in the works as USDA weighs export, vaccine risks

Bird flu plan in the works as USDA weighs export, vaccine risks

CHICAGO, Illinois: For the first time in history, U.S. officials are considering a coordinated plan to vaccinate poultry against bird...

U.S. stocks gain ground as investors shrug off Mideast concerns

U.S. stocks gain ground as investors shrug off Mideast concerns

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks made strong gains on Monday, brushing off concerns Donald Trump's surprise ambush of Iranian nuclear...

U.S. bombs Iran nuclear sites, investors eye oil and safe havens

U.S. bombs Iran nuclear sites, investors eye oil and safe havens

NEW YORK CITY, New York: The U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear sites has cast a shadow over global markets, with investors bracing for...

Farmers exploit loophole in Amazon soy deal to clear rainforest

Farmers exploit loophole in Amazon soy deal to clear rainforest

SANTAREM, Brazil: As Brazil cements its position as the world's top soy exporter, a new wave of deforestation is spreading across the...

Europe eases rates as Fed holds and Trump threatens tariffs

Europe eases rates as Fed holds and Trump threatens tariffs

ZURICH, Switzerland: A wave of central banks across Europe surprised markets last week by lowering interest rates, responding to easing...

Federal Reserve chief weighs next move as economic outlook wavers

Federal Reserve chief weighs next move as economic outlook wavers

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. economy is performing reasonably well, but Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faces a difficult decision...

Formula 1 sponsorship revenue over $2B in 2024, closing on NFL

Formula 1 sponsorship revenue over $2B in 2024, closing on NFL

(Photo credit: Stephanie Lecocq/Reuters via Imagn Images) Formula 1 is hot on the tail of the big dog of professional sports marketing,...

Urban Indians are insured, yet financially exposed: Report

Urban Indians are insured, yet financially exposed: Report

New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): 61 per cent of urban Indian households remain at risk of financial destabilisation from a single...

India-US trade agreement led to "abrupt end" Operation Sindoor: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh

India-US trade agreement led to "abrupt end" Operation Sindoor: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): As United States President Donald Trump announced that a 'very big deal' is set to be finalised soon...

'The Social Network' sequel in works after 15 years' wait; Aaron Sorkin to direct

'The Social Network' sequel in works after 15 years' wait; Aaron Sorkin to direct

Washington DC [US], June 27 (ANI): 'The Social Network' fans are in for a treat as their favourite movie is coming back with a sequel....

Stock Markets open with gains for 4th straight session as US hints tariff pushback, Trump says "great deal" coming with India

Stock Markets open with gains for 4th straight session as US hints tariff pushback, Trump says "great deal" coming with India

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 27 (ANI): Domestic stock indices opened with gains for the fourth straight session on Friday, supported...

Russia will not bend under sanctions finance minister

Russia will not bend under sanctions  finance minister

Responsible fiscal policies and strategic resource management have kept the country self-sufficient, Anton Siluanov says Russia has...

Russia will not bend under sanctions finance minister

Russia will not bend under sanctions  finance minister

Responsible fiscal policies and strategic resource management have kept the country self-sufficient, Anton Siluanov has said Russia...

Trump says deal signed with China, hints at "great deal" coming up with India

Trump says deal signed with China, hints at "great deal" coming up with India

Washington, DC [US], June 27 (ANI): US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (US local time) that America has signed a deal with...

On MSME Day, small business owners urge Govt for better tech, funding, skilled workforce

On MSME Day, small business owners urge Govt for better tech, funding, skilled workforce

By Nikhil Dedha New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): On this MSME Day, entrepreneurs and small business founders across various sectors...

EU state calls out double standards on Russia and Israel

EU state calls out double standards on Russia and Israel

Spains Pedro Sanchez urges suspension of trade agreement with West Jerusalem over Gaza war Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has...

EU state calls out double standards on Russia and Israel

EU state calls out double standards on Russia and Israel

Spains Pedro Sanchez has called for the suspension of a trade agreement with West Jerusalem over the war in Gaza Spanish Prime Minister...

Trump hints at "great deal" coming up with India; says deal signed with China

Trump hints at "great deal" coming up with India; says deal signed with China

Washington, DC [US], June 27 (ANI): US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (US local time) that America has signed a deal with...

Trump's NATO spending push hits European welfare, says Spanish expert

Trump's NATO spending push hits European welfare, says Spanish expert

I wish in Europe we would start to question NATO, because NATO has only brought us more military spending and more military tensions...

NATO spending hike wont affect Russias security Lavrov

NATO spending hike wont affect Russias security  Lavrov

The US-led blocs members have agreed to more than double military expenditures NATO's recent decision to significantly boost military...

NATO spending hike wont affect Russias security Lavrov

NATO spending hike wont affect Russias security  Lavrov

The US-led blocs members have agreed to more than double military expenditures NATO's recent decision to significantly boost military...

Trump hails NATO summit as great

Trump hails NATO summit as great

The US president praised the event as the most productive in history amid reports that everything was arranged so as not to upset him...

Trump hails great NATO summit

Trump hails great NATO summit

The US president praised the event as the most productive in history amid reports that everything was arranged so as not to upset him...

Trump hails great NATO summit

Trump hails great NATO summit

The US president praised the event as the most productive in history amid reports that everything was arranged so as not to upset him...

Mohammed bin Rashid: UAE among top 7 global destinations for international tourist spending

Mohammed bin Rashid: UAE among top 7 global destinations for international tourist spending

Dubai [UAE], June 26 (ANI/WAM): A recent report by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) revealed that the UAE's travel and tourism...

NATO's 5% of GDP defence target ramps up pressure on Australia to spend vastly more

NATO's 5% of GDP defence target ramps up pressure on Australia to spend vastly more

After lobbying by US President Donald Trump, NATO leaders have promised to boost annual defence spending to 5% of their countries'...

Daddy bombs Iran, spanks NATO, and somehow ends up the peacemaker

Daddy bombs Iran, spanks NATO, and somehow ends up the peacemaker

After a few insults and some light humiliation, Trump convinced Europe to bankroll his war machine to the tune of 5% GDP Fresh off...

The latest NATO summit was the priciest humiliation fetish ever produced

The latest NATO summit was the priciest humiliation fetish ever produced

After a few insults and some light humiliation, Trump convinced Europe to bankroll his war machine - to the tune of 5% GDP ...

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Thailand-Cambodia tensions rise as border rules tighten
Thailand-Cambodia tensions rise as border rules tighten

BANGKOK, Thailand: This week, Thailand implemented land border restrictions, including a ban on tourists traveling to Cambodia, as...


Alliance eyes major military buildup to counter Russia
Alliance eyes major military buildup to counter Russia

THE HAGUE, Netherlands: NATO is pressing ahead with a sweeping new defense spending target, calling on all 32 member nations to commit...


Mamdani leads NYC mayoral race in stunning upset over Cuomo
Mamdani leads NYC mayoral race in stunning upset over Cuomo

NEW YORK, U.S.: A political newcomer is on the verge of reshaping New York City politics. Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state assemblyman...


Millions endure dangerous US temperatures, heat alert issued
Millions endure dangerous US temperatures, heat alert issued

MADISON, Wisconsin: Tens of millions of residents across the Midwest and East Coast faced dangerously high temperatures over the weekend...


Multiple Israeli troops die as armored personnel carrier is blown up in Gaza
Multiple Israeli troops die as armored personnel carrier is blown up in Gaza

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza  - Seven Israeli soldiers were killed in a large explosion in southern Gaza's Khan Younis area on Tuesday night,...


Khamenei remains in hiding as clerics fast-track succession plans
Khamenei remains in hiding as clerics fast-track succession plans

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Iran's top clerics are quietly accelerating succession plans for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was threatened...


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